Fall Buddha Bowl

If you want to make this dish non-vegan, I recommend using turkey!


  1. 1 cup quinoa (or brown rice)
  2. 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
  3. 2 tsp salt, divided
  4. 1 15oz can of chickpeas
  5. 1 large sweet potato, cubed
  6. 1 avocado
  7. 1 cup brussels sprouts, cut into halves
  8. 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
  9. 4 oz fresh snow peas, strings removed
  10. 2 carrots, sliced thin
  11. 1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  12. 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  13. 2 scallions, sliced thin
  14. 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  15. 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  16. 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  17. 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  18. 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

COOK TIME – 40 MINUTES / PREP TIME – 17 MIN / SERVES – 4 to 6 PEOPLE

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Toss the sweet potato and brussels sprouts in 2 tbsp of coconut oil (divide oil evenly amongst veggies) and season with 1 tsp salt.
  • Place the veggies in their own tray (you may need 2 trays)
  • Place tray(s) in the oven
  • The roasted veggies will need different cooking times: Brussels sprouts 25-30 min; Sweet potatoes 20-25 min.
  • Cook 1 cup quinoa as listed on the package then set aside.
  • Put a saucepan over high heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil, garlic, snow peas, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add the thawed peas and cover the pan to warm them through.
  • Remove the veggies from the oven and set aside.
  • Add the roasted veggies and sautéed veggies to the quinoa and stir to combine.
  • When ready to serve, stir in the scallions, cilantro, lime juice, sesame oil, coconut aminos, red pepper flakes, then add your sliced avocado on top and sprinkle the remaining 1 tsp of salt.

Per Serving: Sugar: 7g Calories: 573 Fat: 25g Carbohydrates: 65g Fiber: 12g Protein: 36g

POWERHOUSE INGREDIENTS:

Quinoa ~ High in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and protect body tissues from damage.

Sweet Potato ~ The beta-carotene in this vibrant vegetable can help fight inflammation.

Avocado ~ Contains carotenoids, which are antioxidants that lower inflammation.

I hope you liked this week’s anti-inflammatory dish! Have a wonderful week and happy November!